the next generation rf pain management · • invented pulsed rf (prf) with dr. sluijter et al. •...
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COSMANThe Leader in RF Medicine Since 1952
cosmanmedical.com The Next Generation in Radiofrequency Pain Management
Four ElectrodeRF Generator
The Next GenerationRF Pain Management
G4Version 2
Patents Applied For
From the inventors of radiofrequency medicine...
1971: MIT Professor Eric R Cosman, Sr, PhD and his father, Ber-nard J Cosman, MS (MIT) in the Radionics booth at the Ameri-can Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) congress.
2007: Eric R Cosman, Jr, PhD (MIT) and his father, Professor Eric R Cosman, Sr, PhD in the Cosman Medical exhibition booth at the International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS) congress.
Cosman’s Historic Firsts in RF MedicineLandmark inventions by Bernard J Cosman, MS (MIT) and MIT Professor Eric R Cosman, Sr, PhD
1938-2000 Founded and owned Radionics, the world leader in RF medicine until its sale.
1950’s• First commercial radiofrequency generator (1952)• First temperature-monitoring RF electrode• First impedance monitor
1960’s• First facet denervation electrode with Dr. Shealy• First trigeminal neuralgia electrode with Dr. Sweet• First cordotomy electrode with Dr. Rosomoff
1970’s• First medial branch TC electrode with Dr. Sluijter• First curved trigeminal electrode with Dr. Tew• First TC cordotomy electrode with Dr. Levin• First DREZ electrode with Dr. Nashold
1980’s• First intradiscal RF heating with Dr. Sluijter• First cardiac RF ablation generator• First CT cordotomy electrode with Dr. Kanpolat
1990’s• Invented pulsed RF (PRF) with Dr. Sluijter et al.• First pulsed RF generator, the RFG-3C+• First curved RF cannulae with Drs. Racz & Finch• First RF generator for tumor ablation• First cooled RF electrode with Dr. Goldberg
The Next Generation of RF InnovationThe latest advances from Prof Eric R Cosman, Sr, PhD and Eric R Cosman, Jr, PhD (MIT)
2004-present Founded Cosman Medical.• G4 four-electrode, touch-screen RF generator• RFG-1A & 1B generators with simplified controls• Fundamental discoveries in RF & PRF biophysics1
• First RF palisade for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain2
1970’s RFG-5 1980’s RFG-3B 1990’s RFG-3C+
1 Cosman ER Jr, Cosman ER Sr. Electric and Thermal Field Effects in Tissue Around Radiofrequency Electrodes. Pain Medicine 2005; 6(6): 405-424.
1950’s RFG-2 1960’s RFG-3AV
The Cosman G4 system satisfies all your RF needswith superior power, efficiency,
and ease of use.
15 mm
10 mm
12 mm
Treat Four Sites At OnceAutomatic and Independent Control.Simultaneous or Auto Stagger Start.
Faster Thermal & Pulsed Procedures.
SI Joint PalisadeTM KitBipolar RF produces a more complete
SIJ lesion zone with fewer lesions.2 Create two bipolar lesions at once.
FlextrodeTM Disc KitsTargeted intradiscal RF using an extendable electrode. Automatic stepped-temperature programs.
2 Cosman ER Jr, Gonzalez CD. Bipolar Radiofrequency Lesion Geometry: Implications for Palisade Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain. Pain Practice 2011. In Press.
Nitinol, stainless, or disposable electrodes.Smooth steerable cannulae of all sizes.
Wireless RemoteControl
Full operability with 12” touch screen or wireless remote. The upright screen is visible
from a distance. Optional knob control.
Version 2 of the popular G4 generator builds on Cosman’s tradition of performance, safety, and quality in pain management and neurosurgery with the widest available range of features:
• Independent control of 4 lesions at once• Monopolar and Bipolar RF• Full 12” touch screen operation• Full wireless remote operation• Optional manual knob control• Two interface choices:
• One Touch: Simple, digital• Graphing: Advanced, graphical
• Doctor and Patient Presets• Electronic procedure records• Large color-coded screens and readings
Unparalleled Capability.Unmatched Simplicity.
The Most Advanced RF Generator Ever Built
Two monopolarRF lesions
Export electronic records to USB thumb drive
JPEG screen shots for records & presentations
Print procedure summary directly to a USB printer
Plot & analyze datafor clinical research
Two Interfaces to Satisfy Diverse NeedsSelect a different interface for each doctor preset. Choose either the simplicity of full
touch screen automation or the precision of manual knob control
Intuitive color-coded screens and large displays
Doctor PresetsStore hundreds of procedure settings for multiple doctors.
Patient DatabaseStore patient names, IDs, DOBs, and notes. Recall on repeat appointments.
Graphing Interface• Graph temperature and voltage• Knob or touch screen control• Useful for advanced treatments
One Touch Interface• Very large displays• Simplified touch screen controls• Useful in a busy practice
1 Load stored procedure settings, doctor and patient information.
2 Perform procedure. Adjust electrode setup, settings, notes, and site labels as desired.
3 Print or export procedure record. Or save on G4 for later export.
Cosman G4: Simple Customizable Workflow
User Friendly in Multiple LanguagesClear labeling and helpful troubleshooting messages simplify usage in a variety of selectable languages.
Calibration and Safety ChecksOngoing checks of temperature and other readings confirm accuracy and control. Self-diagnostic tests of hardware and software verify proper function.
Sensory & Motor Stimulation• Automatic Stimulation: Choose slow or instant-on ramp rate• Manual Stimulation: Use knob or on-screen buttons• Mark the final stimulation level for true electronic record keeping• Audible impedance tone for cordotomy and intradiscal placement• Support for both spinal and neurosurgical procedures:
Rate 2-200 Hz, Width 0.1-3 msec, voltage or current control
Radiofrequency• Simultaneous or automatic stagger start of up to four electrodes• Smooth automatic temperature control for large and small electrodes• Displays of all crucial RF readings: Volts, Milliamps, Watts, and Ohms• Voltage, current, or power control for multiple non-TC electrodes (CR)• Patent-pending technology for energizing multiple electrodes
Thermal RF • Proprietary algorithms accelerate heating• A broad range of temperature settings (37-95 °C)• Intradiscal stepped temperature programs
Pulsed RF • The widest range of pulse settings: Rate 1-10 Hz, Width 2-30 msec, Voltage 0-100 V
• E-dose: Automatic control of pulse settings to optimize nerve exposure to the electric field1
• 480 kHz waveform for optimal PRF effect1
• Low and high-temperature PRF (37-95 °C)
Through personal involvement in academic research and
education, Cosman provides clinicians with the very latest
in RF technology.
Cosman G4: Unique Features
Automatic staggering of electrode activations quickly identifies problem electrodes
Push-button adjustment of the automaticset temperature during RF lesioning
Select and preset manual or automatic controlfor sensory and motor modes separately
Select any PRF Pulse Width 2, 3, ... , 30 msecSelect any PRF Pulse Rate 1, 2, ... , 10 Hz
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Pain Management and Neurosurgical Electrodes
Smooth Steerable RF Cannulae • Straight (CC) or Curved (RFK)• 5, 10, 15, 20 cm shafts• 2, 4, 5, 10, 15 mm tips• 22, 21, 20, 18 gauge• Sharp or Blunt
Reliable RF Thermocouple (TC) Electrodes• High-accuracy temperature measurement• Colored to match RF cannulae shaft lengths: 5, 10, 15, 20 cm• Compatible with both straight and curved cannulae of any gauge
Nitinol (TCN) • Made from Nickel-Titanium “memory” metal• Improved durability to daily use and autoclaving
Disposable (TCD) • Sold sterile-packed to eliminate sterilization planning• Eliminate the possibility of disease transmission
Stainless (CSK) • Autoclavable for reuse in multiple procedures• Available with integral 3-meter cable (CSK-TCx-3M)
Disposable RF Injection Electrodes & Needles• Keep your target while injecting through long fluid line • Tissue piercing, steerable, smooth shafts: 5, 10, 15 cm• Small hub with marker for injection direction
RF Injection Temperature-Control Electrode (CU)• Many sizes, straight & curved tips. US Patent 7,862,563.
RF Injection Electrode (CR)• 5 mm tip for voltage-control RF, shrouded connector
Block Injection Needle (CN)• High quality, reliable, low cost
Stimulation Injection Electrode (CP)• 1 mm tip for precise stimulation-guided blocks
Unitized Electrode/Cannula with Injection & Temperature Control (CU)
Tapered insulation forsmooth maneuvering
Cosman offers the widest range of RF electrodes, cannulae, and accessories. Our productsare designed and built at our own facility to ensure superior quality control,
rapid customer service, and manufacturing cost savingsthat we pass on to our customers.
15 mm
10 mm
12 mm
Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) PalisadeTM Kit• Bipolar RF creates larger heat lesions than cooled RF as used
in pain management2
• Bipolar RF produces a more complete SIJ lesion zone in less time, with fewer lesions, using smaller cannulae2
• Even faster with the G4: Create two bipolar lesions at once• Includes 6 straight cannulae and 4 disposable electrodes
Cordotomy: Reusable (LCE), Disposable (LCED)Trigeminal Neuralgia (TEW, TIC)
Trigeminal Neuralgia Kits• TEW Curved Electrode• TIC Straight Electrodes
Cordotomy Kits• Autoclavable or Disposable• Includes spinal needles• Use X-ray or CT guidance
Stereotaxy (TC): Numerous sizes available. DREZ (ENA, NTCD)
DREZ Kits• Spinal DREZ Kit (NTCD)• Nucleus Caudalis Kit (ENA)
Stereotactic Brain Electrodes• Adapt to most stereotactic frames• Thalamotomy, Pallidotomy, Cingulotomy
for treatment of movement disorders and intractable pain.
FlextrodeTM Disc Kit• An extendable electrode with curved introducer simplifies
targeted intradiscal placements in a variety of orientations • Automatic stepped-temperature programs.
Two monopolarRF lesions
Bipolar Disc Kit• Two electrodes with straight 20 gauge introducers• The G4 directs Thermal or Pulsed RF energy
between the electrode tips without a ground pad
Cross-Disc Bipolar RF
TargetedIntradiscal RF
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COSMANRadiofrequency Pain Management
ISO 13485
®
Procedure Technique
Series
Percutaneous Stereotactic Radiofrequency Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
by John M.Tew, Jr., MD, FACS, and Andrew Grande, MD
Radiofrequency Treatment of the Trigeminal Nerve Enables Selective Destruction of Pain Fibers While Preserving Touch and Motor Function in the Face
COSMAN
G4 Radiofrequency Generator
SPI 11682 REV A 20101227 © 2010 Cosman Medical, Inc.
Designed and Built by Cosman MedicalLike all Cosman products, the Cosman G4 radiofrequency generator is designed, manufactured, and serviced by our own engineers and technicians to ensure superior quality control, faster service, and cost savings that we pass on to our customers. Cosman Medical, Inc. is an ISO 13485 certified company. The G4 is indicated for use in procedures to create radiofrequency lesions for the treatment of pain, and for lesioning nerve tissue for functional neurosurgical procedures.
Part #G4
G4-MFS-1 RFG-STP
RFG-TPSC-2
CB112-TCCB114-TCCB116, CB116-4DGP-PM-5,10,25
DescriptionFour-Electrode RF Generator
Wireless Remote ControlFoot SwitchSterilizable Test Pad with Cable
Output Test PlugStorage and Carrying Case
2.4 m Cable, Connects TC Electrode to G42.4 m Cable, Connects Disposable TC Electrode to G42.4 m Cable, Connects CR/CP Electrode(s) to G4Disposable Ground Pad, 5, 10, or 25/pk
Thermal RF (480 kHz carrier frequency)Auto Temp: Off, 37–95°CAuto Timer: 5 sec – 30 minAuto Stepped: Start, Step, Final Temps and TimesPower: 0–50 Watts
Pulsed RF (480 kHz carrier frequency)Auto Temperature: Off, 37–95°CAuto Timer: 5 sec – 30 minVoltage: 0-100 Volts PeakRates: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 HzWidths/Durations: 2, 3, ... , 30 msecE-dose: Control Voltage or Pulse Width
Stimulation (Biphasic Square Pulses)Rates: 2, 5, 50, 75, 100, 150, 180, 200 Hz Widths/Durations: 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 msecVoltage Control: 0-3 VoltsCurrent Control: 0-10 mA
Impedance Monitor: 30–3000 ΩTemperature Monitor: 0–110 °C
USB Export: PCL3 Printer, Flash Drive (TXT, JPEG)
Size: 14.2 × 9.5 ×12.2 in3 (36.2 × 24.1 × 30.0 cm3)Touch Screen: 12.1 in (30.7 cm)Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)Electric Supply: 100, 120, 220, 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz
RFG-1A & 1B One-Electrode RF Generators
G4 Four-Electrode RF Generator
Ground Pad(DGP-PM)
Cordless Ground Pad (DGP-PMC)
Footswitch(FS-1)
Wireless RemoteControl (G4-M)
Step-by-step Procedure Guides
Sterile Test Pad(RFG-STP)
G4 Cable Organizer (G4-CO)
CR Injection Electrode Organizer (CR-CO)
Test plugs verify calibrationand control (RFG-TP)
Procedure Technique
Series
Radiofrequency Treatment ofthe Lumbar Medial Branch
by Charles A. Gauci,MD, FRCA, FIPP, FFPMRCA
Percutaneous radiofrequency denervation of lumbo-sacral facet and sacroiliac joints is a simple and effective way to treat spinal pain.
COSMAN